Employment agencies must register all their key appointment holders and other personnel. If you are under a Comprehensive Licence (All), Comprehensive Licence (Local) or Comprehensive Licence (non-FDW), each candidate must also be certified to be registered.
At a glance
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Who needs to be registered
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All key appointment holders and other employment agency (EA) personnel performing EA work.
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Who can apply for registration
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The following key appointment holders can apply:
- Owner (for sole-proprietorship or partnership)
- Managing director and director (for company)
- Partner (for limited liability partnership)
- General partner (for limited partnership)
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What documents are required
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The following documents are required:
- Scanned copy of the candidate's NRIC or a valid work pass
- Soft copy of the candidate's photograph (taken on a white background)
- Pre-approved Letter of Consent (PLOC) and E-Notification for ICA issued Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) or LTVP+ holders
- Letter of Consent (LOC) for ICA issued Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) or LTVP+ holders or Dependant's Pass holders (Business Owners)
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How much it costs
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$160.
Fees are non-refundable.
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How long it takes
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7 working days for most cases.
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Validity
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Valid until de-registered.
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Note:
How to register
To apply for registration:
- Log in to GoBusiness Singapore to apply.
- Submit the candidate's documents:
- Scanned copy of the candidate's NRIC or valid work pass.
- Soft copy of the candidate's photograph (taken on white background)
- Pre-approved Letter of Consent (PLOC) and E-Notification for ICA issued Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) or LTVP+ holders
- Letter of Consent (LOC) for ICA issued Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) or LTVP+ holders or Dependant's Pass holders (Business Owners)
- Pay the $160 fee online.
- You are required to provide the candidate's mobile number and email address for registration.
- You need to submit all required documents within 1 month of applying. Otherwise, your application will lapse and the fees paid will not be refunded.
The applicant will be notified of the outcome by email, as indicated in GoBusiness Singapore.
After registration
Those who are successfully registered will receive a registration number and their information will be uploaded to MOM’s EA directory.
You can also update an EA personnel's particulars in GoBusiness Singapore.
Issue staff registration cards
You are required to give all registered personnel a registration card that meets the specifications in the Employment Agencies Rules 2011.
All EA personnel are required to show their registration card to clients and allow clients to take down any information on the card. Failure to issue the card in the prescribed format is an offence.
Download the sample registration card and registration card template.